Proteau's final round (+1) 73 saw her finish at (+7) 223, one stroke ahead of Stouffer in the 54-hole tournament.

Proteau
entered the final round tied with Victoria's Bree Sharratt, six strokes
ahead of Stouffer, but Stouffer shot the first under-par round of the
tournament, her (-4) round of 68 including four birdies in her final
five holes.

Proteau said she knew Stouffer was making a charge
when she saw Stouffer checking out the walking scoreboard on the 17th
hole. Proteau then promptly hit her wedge to two feet, making birdie and
a comfortable enough lead to play the final hole conservatively.

A five-foot par putt sealed the deal for Proteau, who thanked all of the family and friends who made this win possible.

With
husband Jim on the bag and son Jameson being taken care of by Jim's
parents, Proteau was able to concentrate on golf and winning her third
consecutive Jackie Little Trophy, and the fifth time in seven years
(2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015) she's won the trophy.

"It's really
special," said Proteau. "This one is probably the most
special." Proteau said that since she had Jameson in December, she's
only played 15 total rounds of golf, with many of those tournament
rounds.

"I've tried to use it as a challenge just to see what you
can do with not very much. Can you still compete? Is it still worth
doing?" said Proteau. "I just scored really well, my putting and
chipping were really strong,"

Stouffer, who's married to
Fairwinds Director of Golf Ward Stouffer, is camping with her family and
put the initials of all her loved ones on her golf ball for good luck.

Before
she came to Duncan Meadows Thursday, she received encouraging words
from her husband. "Ward told me this morning to go six shots better
(than her second round 75)," said Stouffer. "I went 7."

Stouffer
took advantage of the tee being moved up on the par-5 17th and just
missed an eagle putt, a critical stroke that would have come in handy.

After
hitting a bad drive on 18, Stouffer hit her 7-iron approach tight and
canned the putt, which she accentuated with a fist pump.

Stouffer
was very happy with her Thursday round. "I was just thinking I had to
hit good shots, just keep focussed on what I was doing, pick my targets
and make my putts," said Stouffer. "I guess I putted pretty well today. I
didn't miss any short ones today."

Stouffer was undone by an
opening round (+9) 81, which put her into chase mode the last two
days. Sharratt ballooned to a (+10) round of 82 to finish at (+16) 232,
nine strokes behind Proteau.

The Dogs made another trade yesterday, moving Brett Stewart to Salmon Arm. Best of luck Stewie!

BULLDOGS TRADE STEWART TO SALMON ARM

PRESS RELEASE

July 2, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announce that Brett
Stewart has been traded to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks for future
considerations.

Stewart played in 95 regular season games with the Bulldogs and scored
15 goals and added 31 assists spanning two seasons. Stewart added 3 assists in
12 playoff games as well.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to thank Brett for his commitment
to the organization and the community.

For further information or comment on the above story please contact
Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ head coach and general manager Kevin Willison

The Vancouver Whitecaps FC are bringing their Youth Skills Camp to town Monday through Thursday next week. If you are looking for something to keep the kids busy, get them signed up ASAP by following this link it's open to kids U6 to U14.

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

From the Bulldogs website - Very cool to see Connor LaCouvee getting some interest from the pro ranks, just a couple years after being the Bulldogs MVP in 2013-2014. More details HERE

The Bulldogs also announced today what sounds like another solid addition to the 2015-201 roster. Read below for details on the acquisition of Adam Donnelly.

BULLDOGS ACQUIRE POWER FORWARD FROM OHL

PRESS RELEASE

June 30, 2015FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port Alberni, BC – For the second time in as many weeks, the Alberni Valley Bulldogs have acquired an impact player from a Mississauga-area junior team. This time around, the Bulldogs have negotiated the release of Adam Donnelly from the Mississauga Steelheads of the OHL.

Donnelly, who played for Lake Forest Academy in the Midwest Prep Hockey League, originally committed to the Bulldogs for the 2014/15 season but decided to play closer to home for family reasons. Donnelly, a 6’2, 200lbs, big and physical power-forward, will be a great addition for the Bulldogs with his strong work ethic, character, and leadership.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are very excited to welcome Adam, again, to the Bulldogs familyand look forward to a big season this year.

For further information or comment on the above story please contact Alberni ValleyBulldogs’ head coach and general manager Kevin Willison

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Congrats to Bulldogs' trainer Damon Pugerude, who was recently named Volunteer of the Year at the Alberni Valley Minor Lacrosse Association's year end banquet. "Pugs" has remained in town through the off-season and has been giving back by volunteering his time to the AVMLA.

I was saddened to hear that Tyler Povelofskie won't be returning next year, as the Bulldogs announced he's made the decision to begin an apprenticeship.

While I'm sad on a selfish level as I enjoyed watching him play and having him around when I interacted with the team, I'm obviously quite happy for him that he's moving on in life. It takes a larger amount of courage and foresight that most people possess to make the decision to hang up the skates. Best of luck Tyler!

BULLDOGS PLAYER RETIRES EARLY TO BEGIN APPRENTICESHIP
PRESS RELEASE

June 18, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announce that forward Tyler Povelofskie has decided to retire early from junior hockey and pursue a post-secondary opportunity. Povelofskie will being attending Thompson River University as an opportunity has presented itself in the heavy duty/transport mechanic program.

“This was not a decision made lightly on my part,” said Povelofskie. “I would like to take the time to sincerely thank the Alberni Valley Bulldogs organization for the opportunities and experiences that I gained last season,” added Povelofskie. “I would also like to thank coaches Kevin and Adam for their endless commitment to coaching, Tom for his education advice and expertise, Lyle and Kathy Pitts for opening their home as billet parents and, last but definitely not least, the community, volunteers and fans that support the Bulldogs win, lose, or draw.”

Povelofskie missed a large portion of last season with a serious skate-caused laceration but worked extremely hard to get back in the line up a lot earlier than anyone thought was possible.

“Tyler has been seeking this opportunity to become a heavy duty mechanic for a few years now but it didn’t work out with the hockey schedule,” said Alberni Valley Bulldogs head coach and general manager Kevin Willison. “Now with a shop giving him the opportunity to have his education paid for, it is like a scholarship to him so we wish Tyler all the best moving forward into the new chapter in his life,” added Willison.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs family would like to wish Tyler all the very best and it was a pleasure to have him a member of our community for the 2014/15 season.

For further information or comment on the above story please contact Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ head coach and general manager Kevin Willison

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Pretty cool to see former Bulldog Head Coach (04-06) Jim Hiller officially hired by the Maple Leafs yesterday. Full details here

Big time blast from the past here....

Congrats to Jim and family!

Congrats as well go out to Alberni Wrestling's Nolan Badovinic on securing a scholarship to SFU.

Nolan
Badovinac Accepts Wrestling and Academic Scholarships to SFU

Simon
Fraser University Wrestling has now officially announced that provincial and
National wrestling champion Nolan Badovinac of Alberni District Secondary has
accepted their scholarship offer and will attend and wrestle for the Clansmen
starting in September of 2015.

The
SFU press release announced that …

“Nolan Badovinac of Port Alberni, BC, one of
the top high school wrestlers in Canada, has signed a National Letters of Intent
to join the Simon Fraser University wrestling program, head coach Justin Abdou
announced today. Badovinac is a three-time Canadian national freestyle champion.
This April Badovinac recorded four pins and a technical superiority to capture
the freestyle juvenile gold in the 76-kilogram Juvenile Men's Division at the
Canadian Under-18 championships. It was his third straight title. He also
entered the Canadian Junior Nationals (under 20) and won silver at 84 kg
competing against first and second year university students.”

Head
coach Abdou went on to comment that“Nolan
comes from a very supportive family and he is the type of student athlete we
can build around,” said Abdou. ”He has a lot of talent and a great fighting
spirit, and we are looking for him to do some great things for the Clan. “I
have known Nolan for five years and he has big dreams but also has the work
ethic and determination to match.I am
really looking forward to having him in the wrestling room.”

Badovinac
attends Alberni District Secondary School where he is coached by Alberni and Clan
Alumni, John McDonald ( ADSS 1983 and SFU 1988) and Alberni Wrestling club
coach James Messenger ( ADSS 1998 and SFU 2004) as well as Alberni Wrestling
alumnus Chris Bodnar. Another huge influence for Badovinac was ADSS and Burnaby
Mountain alumnus and Olympian Travis Cross.Badovinac is a straight A student and has also received
an SFU Academic Entrance Scholarship as well as an athletic scholarship to the
prestigious university atop Burnaby Mountain.

“We
couldn’t be happier for Nolan,” stated a proud coach John McDonald, “he has
earned everything he is receiving. He is the complete package any university
would love to land. He is a talented wrestler, with an impeccable work ethic,
outstanding academic credentials and possesses exceptional character. Nolan has
been a leader of our ADSS team for many years and I predict great things for
him at SFU on and off of the mats.”

In
his typical humble way Badovinac commented, “I would like to thank my family,
my coaches and my teammates for all of their support and amazing help for so
many years. I am very fortunate to come from this community, this school and
from this wrestling program which have both given me so much. I am excited to
be joining such a great school as SFU and the finest university wrestling
program in Canada.”

Before he heads to SFU Badovinac has afew final exams to finish
and then the ADSS Graduation ceremony on June 26. He has also been hired by
Alberni Wrestling to work in partnership with SFU wrestler Ryan Yewchin to
coordinate the local program’s summer camps, fundraising and community service
projects over the summer. All in a day’s work for an exceptional young man.

The 6’5”, 215lbs defenseman already brings three years of Junior A experience with him to
the Bulldogs. The Oshawa Generals originally drafted Cooper in the 8th round in the 2012
OHL draft.

In 150 careers Junior A regular season games split between the Elliot Lake Bobcats of the
NOJHL and the Mississauga Chargers, Cooper has contributed 36 points and 276 penalty
minutes.

Alberni Valley fans can expect Cooper to be a big, physical, stay-at-home defenseman who
will block shots and finish his checks. He’s not afraid to drop the gloves to fire up the team
or get the crowd involved.

“I’ve heard great things about Alberni Valley. From what everyone says it’s a great place to
develop and the home of the best fans in the BCHL,” said Cooper. “I’m very excited to
move out west, get involved in the community and bring a BCHL championship to Alberni
Valley. I’m very grateful for this opportunity and I look forward to making the most of it,”
added Cooper.

Prior to the start of his Junior A career, Cooper played in the Telus Cup with the Sudbury
Nickel Capital Wolves and also in the OHL Cup high performance program.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to welcome Tyler to the family and look forward to
welcoming him in August when the players report for main camp, which officially opens on
Monday, August 24, 2015.

For further information or comment on the above story please contact Alberni Valley
Bulldogs’ head coach and general manager Kevin Willison

Monday, June 15, 2015

Always tough to see guys moved - one of my least favorite parts of the game. Something had to happen obviously with the number of 20 year olds the Dogs had on their roster. Best of luck to Drew and Everett, a couple of great guys who gave their all to the club last year.

With teams in the BCHL allowed only six, 20-year-old players, these moves were necessary to create room for the coming season.

The
Alberni Valley Bulldogs have traded Everett Putz to the Calgary
Mustangs for future considerations. Putz spent one season with the
Bulldogs and always gave a complete effort.

This trade sees him play out his final year of junior hockey at home in Calgary, AB, where he will sure to be a fan favorite.

The
Alberni Valley Bulldogs have also sent 1995-born defenseman Drew Weich
to the Drayton Valley Thunder in the AJHL to complete the future
considerations component of the Eric Therrien acquisition from Drayton
Valley back in December 2014.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs would
like to thank both Drew and Everett for their contributions to the team
and our community and wish them the very best with their new teams.

For
further information or comment on the above story please contact
Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ head coach and general manager Kevin Willison

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Great guy, great coach, solid addition to the Staff full time. Welcome Alex!

Hammer

PRESS RELEASE

May 27, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are very proud to announce Alex Evin is being
added to the coaching staff as a fulltime assistant coach and goalie coach.

Evin spent the last two
seasons as the Bulldogsʼ part-time goalie coach while coaching the Selkirk
College Saints in the BCIHL as a head coach in 2014/15 and an assistant coach
the previous seasons. Evin won three consecutive BCIHL championships with Selkirk
College.

Evin grew up in Castlegar,
BC and played his entire minor hockey there before moving up to the BCHL. In
five seasons, Evin spent time with Powell River, Williams Lake, and Penticton, where
he led the team to a Fred Page Cup Championship in 2008.

Over his BCHL career, he
appeared in 221 games (including playoffs) and earned a full ride NCAA Division
1 scholarship to Colgate University.

Selected by the Calgary
Hitmen 66th overall in the 2002 WHL Bantam Draft, Evin decided to pursue an
NCAA scholarship. In 2003-04 he was named to the BCHL All Rookie Team and was
awarded the Powell River Kings Academic Achievement Award. After three seasons with
the Kings, Evin was traded to the Williams Lake Timberwolves in 2006-07 where
he started 54 of the teams 60 games and was awarded team MVP. He went on to
play his final junior hockey season with the Penticton Vees in 2007-08 where he
set career highs in all

statistical categories.
That season he was awarded the Wally Forslund Memorial Trophy (with goalie partner
Bryan Mountain), BCHL Top Goaltender, Team MVP, Finalist for League MVP, all in
a championship season.

Evin attended Colgate
University from 2008- 2012, graduating with a degree in English.

"I am very excited to
join the Bulldogs full time,” said newest Bulldogs assistant coach Alex Evin. “As
a player, and now as a coach, I have a lot of respect for the hockey program,” added
Evin. “The community support is tremendous and I am excited to help the team contend
for a championship."

“We are very excited to
have Alex join the Bulldogs on a fulltime basis,” said Bulldogs head coach and
general manager Kevin Willison. “All his previous experiences along with being able
to accelerate our goaliesʼ development will continue to be a great asset for
our program,” concluded Willison.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs
continue to be a leader in the BCHL, being the first to use technology that
benefits our players. And now, we are proud to have a full-time goalie coach on
staff, one that will also serve as an assistant coach and continue to help us
develop our talent and move players on to the next level.

Welcome to the Alberni
Valley Bulldogs family, Alex.

For further information or comment on the above story please contact
Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ head coach and general manager Kevin Willison

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